Opening a B&B in Budoni

How to Start a Family-Run B&B in Budoni (Without Starting a Business)

Have you ever dreamed of changing your life?
Waking up to birdsong, preparing breakfast under the Sardinian sun, and welcoming people from all over the world into a warm and heartfelt home?

In Budoni, this dream can become a reality.
And the good news is: you don’t need to start a formal business.
You can open a non-professional, family-run B&B right where you live.

🌿 What does “non-professional B&B” mean?

It’s a simple, private form of hospitality, where you welcome guests in your own home.
It’s ideal for those who want to start small, without setting up a company or opening a VAT number — all while following the official rules set by the Region of Sardinia.

With this formula:

• you are not a business, just a private host;

• no registration with the Chamber of Commerce is needed;

• you can run everything with your family, with simplicity and love.

✅ What do you need to open a family B&B in Budoni?

Here are the main conditions (based on Sardinian regional regulations):

1. It must be your primary residence.
   You must live in the house with your guests.

2. Maximum 3 guest rooms, with:

   • a total of 6 guest beds;

   • private or shared bathroom;

   • clean and comfortable furnishings.

3. Breakfast must be included, and served only with pre-packaged or certified products.

4. You can open for up to 270 days per year.

5. You must submit a SCIA (Certified Start of Activity Notification) to the SUAP office of the Municipality of Budoni.

6. Guest registration with the police (Alloggiati Web platform) is mandatory.

7. Tourist tax must be collected (if required by the municipality) and income declared as “miscellaneous income” in your tax return.

8. All hygiene and safety rules must be respected (e.g., certified installations, fire extinguishers, etc.).

🛠 How to start, step by step

1. Choose the right house, with at least one spare room for guests.

2. Furnish the guest rooms with care and love.

3. Check legal and health requirements (a technician or the municipality can help).

4. Submit the SCIA form through the SUAP portal of Budoni.

5. Register for the police guest system (Alloggiati Web).

6. Open a dedicated bank account and keep receipts (no invoices needed).

7. Promote your B&B with a website, social media, or platforms like Airbnb or Booking.

💡 Why should you do it?

– To live in Sardinia all year round.
– To work from home while hosting people.
– To turn your house into a source of income.
– To give new meaning to your everyday life.

You don’t need to be a hotelier.
You just need to enjoy sharing, hosting, and offering a smile and a comfy bed.

❤️ Advice from someone who’s done it

Don’t wait for everything to be perfect. Start with what you have.
Even two rooms and a beautiful garden can be the beginning of a new life.

In Budoni and the surrounding villages, there is still room for heartfelt, home-style hospitality — the kind that smells of coffee and kindness.
If you feel the time is right… maybe this is your sign.

📩 Want to know how to find the right house?
Curious to see an example of a real B&B in action?
Write me privately — I’d love to share my experience and help you make it happen.